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This sermon examines the theological distinction between the corrupted conscience of the natural man and the cleansed conscience of the believer, grounded in the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 9 and Romans 1, the message explains that apart from Christ, humanity suppresses divine truth and substitutes it with idolatry, resulting in a seared conscience and a broken moral compass. In contrast, the blood of Jesus Christ provides eternal redemption and justification, effectively cleansing the believer's conscience from dead works to serve the living God. The exposition emphasizes that this cleansing is achieved solely through faith in Christ's imputed righteousness, not through human effort or moralism. Finally, the sermon addresses the practical implications of this truth, urging believers to trust in the sufficiency of Christ's work while maintaining a horizontal responsibility to seek reconciliation with others they have wronged.

The sermon centers on the assurance that believers in Christ are free from condemnation due to the perfect atoning work of Jesus. It highlights John 3:17-19, emphasizing that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, and that those who believe are not condemned. The message contrasts the natural state of humanity, which loves darkness and sin, with the transformed life of the believer who is washed clean by Christ's blood. By connecting this truth with Romans 8:1, the teaching affirms that there is no judgment for those in Christ, offering profound comfort and rest to the soul. The tone is pastoral and comforting, urging believers to rest in the finished work of Christ and rejoice in their complete justification.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Evening Sermon Series - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at the Shaw Heights Baptist Church (SBC) in Sumter, South Carolina. The title of this message was 'Justified by Faith Alone', the main text was taken from Romans 3:21-31 / 4:1-8, as well as various other Scripture texts.

Ephesians 2:8-10 is expounded as Paul's definitive statement on the nature of saving grace: that salvation is entirely the gift of God, received through faith, excluding all human boasting, and issuing in a life of good works prepared by God beforehand. The sermon works through the whole of Ephesians 2 as context before focusing on the doctrines of grace, the instrument of faith, and the purpose of the redeemed life. Main points: - grace as the sole ground of salvation — not of works, lest anyone should boast - faith as the instrument of salvation — itself the gift of God - good works as the fruit and design of salvation — God's workmanship in Christ Scripture references: - Ephesians 2:1-22 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-ephesians-2-the-saving-grace-of-god Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

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After Paul proclaims Justification by Faith Alone in Christ Alone and its guarantee unto glorification in Romans 1-5, he parenthetically deals with the questions of Sanctification that will likely be asked. "If I am justified by Christ's works alone by grace that is greater than my sin, why do I care about sin at all now?" "If Christ has fulfilled the Law of God in my place, why do I care about the Law at all now?" Paul uses four questions in all to discuss the relationship of sin and grace in Romans 6 and then sin and the law in Romans 7. In summary, we find motivation and obligation to grow in sanctification because those who are justified in Christ have a New Identity in Christ, a New Master of Christ, a New Relationship with the Law, and a New Struggle with the Law. Romans 6-7 – "Sanctification Questions" I. Sin and Grace (Rom 6) ---A. New Identity (Rom 6:1-14) ---B. New Master (Rom 6:15-23) II. Sin and Law (Rom 7) ---A. New Relationship (Rom 7:1-12) ---B. New Struggle (Rom 7:13-25)

The sermon centers on the enduring mercy and faithfulness of God, drawing primarily from Lamentations 3:21-26 to affirm that the believer's hope rests solely in Christ. It emphasizes that divine compassion is renewed daily, ensuring that God's people are not consumed by their sins but are kept by His power. The message transitions to a theological exposition of Ephesians 1 and Romans 8, arguing that because Christ has authority over all creation and has justified the elect, no external force or internal struggle can separate them from His love. This assurance of security is presented as a source of profound comfort, contrasting the futility of human effort and false idols with the sufficiency of Christ's work. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging believers to rest in the knowledge that they are purchased, protected, and destined for glory through the unchanging character of God.

In Romans 1:17, Paul explains that the gospel reveals the righteousness of God, received by faith in Jesus Christ. Dave Jenkins examines justification by faith alone, Christ's imputed righteousness, and the Old Testament foundation of Paul's teaching. This sermon shows why Christian assurance rests on Christ's perfect righteousness and how believers continue living by faith through suffering, temptation, and weakness. For more from Romans please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/category/sermons/romans-the-gospel-that-changes-everything/

As we come to 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, we see the Apostle Paul reminding the church of the grace they had been shown in the Gospel. We were once unbelieving sinners whose lives were marked by rebellion against God and all sorts of depravity. But now, we have been washed, sanctified, and justified through work of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we rejoice in this grace and pursue a life of faithfulness in light of God's redeeming work!

Galatians 5:7–12 presents Paul confronting the Judaising teachers who were hindering the Galatian churches from obeying the truth of justification by faith alone. This exposition examines Paul's indictment of those who corrupt the gospel, the nature of the doctrinal leaven they spread, and the apostle's confidence in the perseverance of the saints over against false teaching. Main points: - the hindrance: who was troubling the Galatians and how - the leaven: the corrupting spread of doctrinal error - the offense of the cross: why the true gospel always provokes opposition Scripture references: - Genesis 17:10-14 - Psalm 19:7-11 - Isaiah 53:3-6 - Galatians 1:6-9; 2:11-16; 3:1-3; 5:1-12 - Philippians 3:2-9 - Colossians 2:11-14 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-galatians-5-of-troublers-and-the-truth Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai